WHAT CAN THE AMERICAN PRIZE DO
FOR YOU?
The American Prize is unique—the only national, nonprofit competitions in the performing arts based solely on the evaluation of commercial and noncommercial CDs and DVDs of performing artists.
- No live competition.
- No age limits.
- Few repertoire restrictions.
- 1 page application form.
- Multiple divisions for professional, college/university, community, high school musicians.
2012 Competitions:
- National: Pianists (solo, concerto)
- National: Classical Vocalists (opera/operetta, art song)
- Chicago Opera Award (additional opportunity)
- National: Composers (choral music, orchestral music)
Automatic two-week extensions to February 6, 2012 for those who just heard of the competitions and need more time to complete applications.
Winners of The American Prize receive:
- cash awards
- award certificates (to all semi-finalists, finalists and winners)
- unbiased written evaluations from our national panel of distinguished judges (to all contestants who place as a finalist or higher)
In a world where the performing arts are more marginalized than ever before and media coverage harder than ever to get, The American Prize provides its contestants with the visibility and recognition they need to stand out from the rest.
EASY:
- 1-page application form.
- Send bio and photo by email.
- Send CD, DVD or VHS tape by mail.
- All applications are acknowledged upon receipt.
Since 2010, more than $7500 in prize money has been distributed to winners.
Other 2012 Competitions:
- Orchestras
- Choruses
- Bands/Wind Ensembles
- Opera and Musical Theater companies
- Conductors
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UNIQUE:
- No live competition. Contestants are judged solely through their recorded performances.
- No age limits.
- Separate categories for professional, college/university, community and high school musicians.
- Few repertoire restrictions.
- Written evaluations provided to all finalists, runners-up and winners from our distinguished panel of judges.
- Personal communication and published timelines for the announcement of semi-finalists, finalists and winners.
- Minimal application fee.
For the most up-to-date information, including questions and answers from contestants, please visit THE AMERICAN PRIZE HEADLINE NEWS.
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